South Korea Refinery Catalyst Market Size & Outlook
The refinery catalyst market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 153.5 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 3.2% is expected of South Korea refinery catalyst market from 2026 to 2033.
The South Korea refinery catalyst market generated a revenue of USD 118.3 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 153.5 million by 2033.
The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2026 to 2033.
In terms of segment, zeolite was the largest revenue generating material in 2025.
Chemical compounds is the most lucrative material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Refinery catalyst market data book summary
Market revenue in 2025
USD 118.3 million
Market revenue in 2033
USD 153.5 million
Growth rate
3.2% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segment
Zeolite
Fastest growing segment
Chemical compounds
Historical data
2021 - 2024
Base year
2025
Forecast period
2026 - 2033
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Zeolite, Metallic, Chemical compounds
Key market players worldwide
Albemarle Corp, Basf SE, Johnson Matthey PLC, Standard Industries, Clariant AG, Arkema SA, Zeolyst International, Chevron Corp, Exxon Mobil Corp, Evonik Industries AG, DuPont de Nemours Inc, Haldor Topsoe Holding A/S
Other key industry trends
In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 1.2% of the global refinery catalyst market in 2025.
Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
In Asia Pacific, China refinery catalyst market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 365.4 million by 2033.
South Korea has a large oil refining sector, but mostly relies on entirely on crude oil imports to supply its refineries. The country is largely dependent on the Middle East’s oil supply and accounted for more than 82 per cent of South Korea’s crude oil imports. leaving behind its neighboring country Japan whose capacity stood at 3,343,000 barrels.
South Korea has five oil refining facilities which consist of crude distillation unit and FCC unit. Key players include S-OIL CORPORATION, SK energy Co Ltd. and GS Caltex. The s oil corporation. S-OIL CORPORATION is a subsidiary of Aramco has an oil refining capacity of 669,000 barrels/day. This represents significant opportunities of growth in terms of refinery catalyst application in oil refining.
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Zeolite was the largest segment with a revenue share of 31.36% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea refinery catalyst market based on zeolite, metallic, chemical compounds covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
South Korea has a large oil refining sector, but mostly relies on entirely on crude oil imports to supply its refineries. The country is largely dependent on the Middle East’s oil supply and accounted for more than 82 per cent of South Korea’s crude oil imports. leaving behind its neighboring country Japan whose capacity stood at 3,343,000 barrels.
South Korea has five oil refining facilities which consist of crude distillation unit and FCC unit. Key players include S-OIL CORPORATION, SK energy Co Ltd. and GS Caltex. The s oil corporation. S-OIL CORPORATION is a subsidiary of Aramco has an oil refining capacity of 669,000 barrels/day. This represents significant opportunities of growth in terms of refinery catalyst application in oil refining.
South Korea Refinery Catalyst Market Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Zeolite
Metallic
Chemical compounds
Others
South Korea Refinery Catalyst Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
FCC Catalysts
Alkylation Catalysts
Hydrotreating Catalysts
Hydrocracking Catalysts
Catalytic reforming
Others
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South Korea Refinery Catalyst Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)